A self-described recovering sex addict opened a men's-only Christian gym in Oklahoma City built around spiritual accountability and physical fitness, and the online ridicule it drew says more about the critics than the concept. Jeff Hambrecht founded Proverbs 27:17 last November as a gym and ministry center where men struggling with lust, sexual addiction, and […] The post Oklahoma City gym bans women to fight lust — and the mockery proves the founder's point appeared first on American Almanac .
A self-described recovering sex addict opened a men's-only Christian gym in Oklahoma City built around spiritual accountability and physical fitness, and the online ridicule it drew says more about the critics than the concept. Jeff Hambrecht founded Proverbs 27:17 last November as a gym and ministry center where men struggling with lust, sexual addiction, and broken relationships could train without the triggers that fed their worst habits. He also works as a corporate health and wellness director. The gym's name comes from the Old Testament verse about iron sharpening iron, men holding each other accountable. Hambrecht told the New York Post that his own failures drove the idea. He admitted he was unfaithful in his previous marriage…Open
AI:In this brief theological segment, Jesse Lee Peterson delivers a spiritual message regarding the necessity of self-denial to achieve salvation. He posits that one must surrender their individual ego and earthly identity—becoming "no longer you"—to attain the kingdom of heaven. This teaching aligns with his broader mission of challenging secular individualism through biblical principles.Open
Regular Bible study is an important ingredient in a person's continued spiritual growth, but sometimes men just "don't wanna." Here are some foolproof tips to get the men in your life to show up to Bible study:
AI:The Babylon Bee has published a satirical piece outlining nine supposedly foolproof methods designed to encourage men to attend Bible study sessions when they would otherwise prefer to avoid them. The article addresses the common challenge of maintaining consistent spiritual growth and male participation within religious groups by offering humorous solutions for those struggling with low attendance among men.Open
In a world filled with noise and notifications, Sister Mary Catharine Perry has built her life around silence. She explains how stepping back from the noise can make being truly present possible on this week's episode of "One Nation Under God." Watch this full episode: https://youtu.be/zDgw8f1Dno4 #religion #cloisterednun #Catholicism
